A conspiracy, as expected.
Ye Xuan wasn’t surprised; this was within his expectations.
He smiled and looked at Boundless Lord. Boundless Lord said coolly, “Why are you looking at me?”
Ye Xuan said earnestly, “Help me beat him up.”
Boundless Lord’s face darkened. “What’s that got to do with me? Don’t you have a sister? Call her.”
Ye Xuan said calmly, “Boundless, I’m not calling my sister for your sake.”
Boundless frowned.
Ye Xuan added, “Do you really want my sister to show up here?”
At that, Boundless’s expression turned grim.
Truth be told, he really didn’t want to meet Ye Xuan’s sister.
That woman killed based purely on her mood.
At that moment, the pill puppet suddenly said, “He doesn’t seem capable of killing us.”
Boundless’s brows furrowed. He looked at the puppet. “Who gave you that confidence?”
The puppet’s face was expressionless. “Try it.”
Boundless suddenly waved his right hand.
Boom.
Before the puppet could react, it was erased by a palm strike.
Completely gone.
The puppet: “???”
Boundless’s face remained impassive. “What nonsense?”
Wei Lan, Chu Feng, and the others looked at Boundless, their eyes tinged with solemnity.
An instant kill.
This man had just instantly killed a peak Unknown Realm powerhouse.
At that moment, a shadowy figure slowly drifted out from the mountain wall.
Boom.
An invisible pressure instantly enveloped everyone in the area.
Sensing this pressure, everyone’s expressions changed.
Even Ye Xuan’s face grew serious.
So powerful.
The earlier puppet was strong, but compared to this pressure, it was like a drop of water against an ocean, utterly incomparable.
This must be that ancient giant.
The shadowy figure gradually solidified.
It was a middle-aged man.
Tall and imposing, with a square face and a hint of menace between his brows.
Upon emerging, the man greedily inhaled. “So many, many years.”
Everyone in the area watched him warily.
The man turned to Boundless. “Though he was merely my servant, not just anyone can kill him.”
Boundless glanced at him. “Trash.”
Trash.
At those words, everyone froze.
The middle-aged man burst into laughter. “Haha… Trash? In countless years, this is the first time someone’s insulted me, haha…”
Boundless shook his head. “I despise people like you who think you’re invincible. Don’t act like a little achievement makes you great. There are plenty stronger than you.”
The man chuckled lightly. “Are you teaching me how to be a man?”
Boundless suddenly vanished from his spot.
Boom.
A burst of white light instantly engulfed him and the man.
Rumble.
Under everyone’s gaze, a terrifying aura erupted from within the white light.
Moments later, Boundless reappeared, as did the man, now reduced to a soul, his throat gripped by an invisible hand.
Boundless looked at him. “Now do you see how weak you are?”
The man’s eyes were filled with disbelief. “Who… who are you?”
Boundless said calmly, “Boundless.”
The man roared, “There’s no such name on the Ancient God List.”
Boundless’s expression was serene. “Does a tiger compete with ants for rankings?”
Everyone: “…”
Boundless continued, “Sealed for so many years and still not learned humility. What kind of brain is that?”
He shook his head. “Normally, when you get out, you should realise one thing: why were you able to get out? Why?”
The man suddenly turned to Ye Xuan. Ye Xuan smiled faintly. “I’m just an ordinary person.”
The man fell silent.
Now, he was starting to calm down.
Boundless added, “Sealed by the Master of the Great Dao Pen for so many years, unable to escape, yet someone’s word sets you free. Think about it with that pig brain of yours.”
The man immediately bowed respectfully to Ye Xuan. “Young Master, I was rude earlier.”
He didn’t want to die.
He wasn’t afraid of death, but to die right after emerging? Unacceptable.
Ye Xuan remained silent.
He knew the man was pleading for mercy.
But the man’s strength was too great, and Ye Xuan couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t cause trouble later.
As if sensing Ye Xuan’s thoughts, the man hurriedly said, “If Young Master speaks to save me, I’ll follow you to the death.”
Ye Xuan considered, then said, “My academy lacks a consecrator. Are you willing?”
The man immediately replied, “Willing.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “You don’t have to die.”
The man: “…”
Nearby, Boundless glanced at Ye Xuan, then turned to a dilapidated hall in the distance. “Pill Venerable, come out.”
As his voice fell, an old man slowly emerged.
Pill Venerable.
The former master of the Pill Sect.
Now, merely a wisp of a soul.
Seeing Boundless, Pill Venerable gave a bitter smile. “Lord Boundless.”
Boundless’s expression was calm. “I had a bond with your ancestor. I lent him something. Now, it’s time to return it.”
Pill Venerable smiled bitterly.
Boundless said, “Give it back.”
Pill Venerable paused, then opened his palm. A small black cauldron floated to Boundless.
“The Great Dao Divine Cauldron.”
Wei Lan suddenly exclaimed.
Boundless glanced at her. “You, girl, actually recognise this cauldron.”
Wei Lan said gravely, “The Master of the Great Dao Pen crafted six supreme divine artifacts in the Mortal Realm. This cauldron is one. I never imagined it belonged to you…”
Hearing Wei Lan, Dan Chen’s eyes blazed with excitement.
The Great Dao Divine Cauldron.
A supreme alchemy furnace.
Crafted by the Master of the Great Dao Pen, every pill it produced bore Great Dao pill patterns.
With these patterns, a pill’s efficacy increased tenfold at least.
Now she understood why the Ancient Pill Sect was the top alchemy sect of its time.
In the distance, Boundless stored the cauldron and turned to leave.
Pill Venerable suddenly called, “Sir, wait.”
Boundless turned to him. Pill Venerable hesitated, then said, “I know you’re not interested in alchemy, correct?”
Boundless nodded.
Pill Venerable said gravely, “I’d like to trade all of the Pill Sect’s wealth for this cauldron.”
Boundless remained silent.
Pill Venerable smiled bitterly. “It’s not greed for the cauldron, but…”
He looked at Dan Chen. “I wish to gift it to this young lady.”
Everyone turned to Dan Chen.
Clearly, Pill Venerable had taken a liking to her.
With the Pill Sect destroyed, he naturally wanted to leave a legacy, ensuring the sect’s alchemy techniques endured.
Dan Chen was undoubtedly the best candidate.
Hearing this, Dan Chen quickly bowed. “Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but this item is too precious. I…”
Boundless suddenly said, “I agree.”
Everyone looked at him. He opened his palm, and the Great Dao Divine Cauldron floated to Dan Chen.
Dan Chen froze.
Ye Xuan quickly said, “Hurry and thank Lord Boundless.”
Dan Chen stored the cauldron and bowed slightly. “Thank you, sir.”
Ye Xuan added, “Boundless, thank you for giving me this face.”
Boundless frowned. “???”
What nonsense?
He meant to do Dan Chen a favour, having seen her potential. But with Ye Xuan’s words, it seemed all the goodwill went to him.
What nonsense?
Dan Chen smiled at Ye Xuan, then looked at Boundless. “I’ll remember your kindness, sir.”
Boundless waved dismissively. “You’re more suited for it. As for favours… I’m Boundless. Got that?”
Dan Chen: “…”
Boundless suddenly said, “I’m off.”
He turned to leave.
Monk Wu quickly said, “The Pill Sect’s wealth.”
Boundless remembered, turning to Pill Venerable, who smiled faintly. He opened his palm, and a storage ring floated to Boundless.
Ye Xuan glanced at the ring. “Boundless, those who see should…”
Boundless pocketed the ring and vanished.
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
Damn it.
This guy ran off.
Monk Wu suddenly said, “Young Master Ye, until we meet again.”
He and Divine Being turned to leave.
Pill Venerable slowly approached Dan Chen, opened his palm, and a storage ring floated to her. “Inside are rare herbs, the Pill Sect’s lifetime collection, along with many alchemy techniques and recipes. They’re yours now.”
Dan Chen quickly took the ring and said respectfully, “Thank you, Master.”
Master.
At that, Pill Venerable was stunned, then burst into laughter. As he laughed, his soul gradually faded.
Soon, he vanished completely.
Meanwhile, the pill puppets approached Dan Chen and knelt. “Greetings, Sect Master.”
Sect Master.
The ring from Pill Venerable wasn’t ordinary; it signified a title.
Seeing this, Wei Lan and the others couldn’t hide their envy.
Dan Chen was the biggest winner this time.
Of course, so was Ye Xuan.
Though he didn’t gain the Pill Sect’s wealth, he secured a powerful ally.
An ancient giant.
The giant remained silent throughout.
Ye Xuan looked at him and smiled. “Senior, if you don’t wish to stay at my academy, you’re free to leave. I won’t stop you.”
The giant paused, then said, “I keep my promises. I’ll follow you for life, Young Master Ye.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “I mean it when I say I won’t stop you.”
The giant hesitated, then asked, “Really?”
Ye Xuan looked at him. “Not long ago, someone else was like this. I saved him, and he broke his word. Guess what happened?”
The giant shook his head.
Ye Xuan chuckled. “Grass is probably growing on his grave by now.”
The giant’s expression froze: “…”
